Shop for hope

Team Optimism will host Shopping for Hope, a fundraising event for Relay for Life, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lyons Baptist Church.

The day will feature vendors offering a variety of products, including the latest creations from local crafters, wholesome fresh baked items, and door prize drawings every 30 minutes. Survivors are invited for tea and scones and a special gift bag.

A kids' corner will be set up with games, crafts, coloring books and crayons, said event planner Brandi Anderson.

"We'll have some things to keep children busy while their moms and dads shop," said Anderson.

There is still one spot available for a vendor. Contact Anderson at 616-325-3439 to register.

All bake sale proceeds and vendor registration fees will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Ionia. General donations also will be accepted. For anyone who wants to start a team, join a team, or volunteer for the ACS Relay for Life, information will be available.

"My hope is to make this an annual event, to raise money and also to get information about Relay for Life out into the community," Anderson said. "If people want to join a team, or start a new team, that would be great."

Lyons Baptist Church is located at 507 Hunt St. For more information, contact Anderson by phone or email her at tgipink@gmail.com.